Rhino13 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 So about 4 months ago I bought a ka sight unseen from Al and it ended up having a hole in the block that had been patched, wasn't on him though the yard told him they tested it and I picked it up from them. I returned the ka back to him and was waiting for him to sell a truck so I could just get cash back but decided to go another route. As most of you know Al is having health issues, which is obviously costing him money. So I told him I'd be interested in taking a 521 and motor or a really straight 620 he has without a motor, just to help him get rid of more stuff and not have to worry about paying me back. He agreed on the 521 with an l18 so it is getting dropped off tonight :D You may recognize it as it was the original Canby truck before he decided to use the rust free one. Needless to say I'm very happy with how this worked out, I'm more excited to have a 521 than I was to have a ka! Here's the truck, it's a 1970 and I'm fairly certain it's got the stock 4 speed in it. I've checked this truck out here and there during the Canby build and a couple times more recently, but I've never looked at what kind of damage it has or what parts it'll need so I'll be going through that the next few days. The wheels in the picture aren't the ones on the truck, but I have a similar set of 15x8's that'll most likely be going on it. 9 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Nice score rhino. 2 Quote Link to comment
spdcrazy Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 sweet score, and way to help out someone in need. are those blazer wheels you think? and please tell me you plan on ditching those mirrors!!!? 2 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Nice! Now source another ka and here's everything u need for the swap 5 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Hell yeah man!! 521's are the best! Nice score. Get that l18 in and going.. I'd say swap the ka in the 720 and keep the 18 for a while.. Good luck brothea man! 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 This will be a cool build. Good luck man! Glad it worked out for you. I'm sure Al is happy to see another one out of his driveway. 3 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 I told him I'd be interested in taking a 521 and motor or a really straight 620 he has without a motor, just to help him get rid of more stuff and not have to worry about paying me back. That's awfully big of you. 4 Quote Link to comment
HOGIE Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Sorry I stole the gas tank out of that thing recently.... And the fuel lines.... And the pedals.... But Im glad you joined the 521 crew!!! :thumbup: 3 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Nice score, Rhino, I believe i have l18 stuff in my stash, next month when I move my storage stuff to the house I'll inventory and let you know what I've got that came on the original l18 that was in the trunk of my datto, I know for sure I have intake manifold with Hitachi carb and a brand new rebuild kit for it. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Harlow has a bunch of 521's. I'm sure he has all that stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Cool. Give me your L18 and we'll give you the means to build an LZ22. I actually only want the L18 crank. 2 Quote Link to comment
Rhino13 Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Thanks everyone, the truck is home!! Some pictures to put you at bay Just off the trailer We put the truck inside my gates and I followed him back to get the motor so it got dark The obligatory car shot The floors are rusted but I'll take care of that. You can also see my pedals are missing, THANKS HOGIE :) haha He left a few random things, but there's a wiring harness there. The doors and pretty clean, all glass is good other than windshield being broken I need some input on this next part. I got an l20b instead of the l18 because why not have a little more power if offered? I could get the l18 and get you the crank for the lz parts flatcat, but didn't Hobo take the z22 crank? I'd be more into building an lz since it'll be a while until it's ready to drive, since Hogie took my gas tank AND brake lines....... (You are going to get so much shit for that haha) But the input I wanted, I've never built a motor but I know my way around one fairly well. Should I keep the l20b or go lz? Set the motor up on the stand I'm keeping this whichever way I go, original to the truck :D Al also let me borrow this, said I can do it alone with this! Since I have my 720 to daily drive I plan on taking my time with this and doing as much as I can to make sure there's no rust left and its safe on the road more importantly. I will do the mklots disc swap up front and I have some brand new drums from Al for the rear. I have SU's lined up whenever I want them which will go on either motor. 3 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 L20 and z22 crank are the same except L20's are fully counter weighted. Z22 block, L20B internals, KA-E pistons, open head. roughly 9.2 to 1. I had an LZ in my second 521. That thing was a monster. 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I actually only want the L18 crank. ? take the whole motor 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I'd do that, but don't need it. 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I'd do that, but don't need it. hey get the whole motor it'll go with my other l18 and replace the z22 1 Quote Link to comment
Rhino13 Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well I can get the l18 if that's what you guys want to do. I'd love to build an lz so it'll work out all the way around. I probably can't make it up that way before the holidays so let's try to plan for early January. So you've got a z22 block and full L20? 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Yes, but the l20b needs to be pulled 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Which means we gotta get the truck into the shop. And I don't have a cherry picker 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Conversation switched to text if you get pictures rhino 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 hey get the whole motor it'll go with my other l18 and replace the z22 Well I can get the l18 if that's what you guys want to do. I'd love to build an lz so it'll work out all the way around. I probably can't make it up that way before the holidays so let's try to plan for early January. So you've got a z22 block and full L20? I'll I want for xmas is crank. 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I'll I want for xmas is crank. I got a crank you can have. Come and get it. 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Seems Gato is ON crank :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
Rhino13 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Well Hobo and I worked out a deal and I'm just going to trade him my l20b block for his z22 block and pan. I'd have to take my jeep for that distance so transporting a block is much easier anyway. I work next door to a machinist so the block with internals will be dropped off not long after I get it and he works fairly quick. Side note, sort of. I got a new job at a small business about 3 months ago and it's been one good thing after another. To make a long story short, I get a Christmas bonus and its going into parts for this :D Also I have to point out that Hobo has crank if anyone needs that. 3 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I believe that l20 block has had some work done. It's in great shape 2 Quote Link to comment
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